Kruunu

Kruunu is an elegant and wearable hat, offering a modern interpretation of the classic Cossack style with subtle inspiration from rolled-brim fisherman beanies. This quick knit is worked from the top down and features a thick folded brim for warmth and a clean, contemporary look. SIZES 1 (2, 3) **Recommended ease:** 1" / 2.5 cm of negative ease. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Brim Circumference:** 19.5 (21, 22.5)" / 49.5 (53.5, 57) cm. **Height (with brim folded):** 5.5" / 14 cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** Snefnug by CaMaRose (55% Alpaca, 35% Cotton, 10% Extrafine Merino Wool, 120 yds / 110 m – 50 g), 2 balls
 Or approx. 240 yds/ 220 m of bulky-weight yarn.
 The hat is worked holding two strands together. Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Wonderfluff by Knit Picks or Kos by Sandnes Garn. Both alternatives are worked by holding two strands together. **Needles:** US 13 / 9 mm 16"/ 40 cm and 32" / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs. **Notions:** Removable locking marker (1), stitch markers (4). GAUGE 10.5 sts x 14 rows to 4" / 10 cm in St St worked in the rnd, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION This hat begins at the crown with the Disappearing Loop Cast On. Stitches are evenly distributed around your circulars for Magic Loop or DPNs and alternating increase and knit rounds are worked to the specified stitch counts. The crown is briefly worked in all knit rounds before reversing direction with a German Short Row to work the brim. The brim is worked in reverse stockinette rounds before binding off and whip stitching the bound off edge to the base of the crown. The brim is folded up into place and ready to be worn. HELPFUL TUTORIALS [Disappearing Loop Cast On][1] [German Short Row][2] [Basic Chain Bind Off][3] [1]: https://tinyurl.com/48ymnwxx [2]: https://tinyurl.com/5n6m8dnm [3]: https://tinyurl.com/4tdb8b8r